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The gist
Rockies rookie Cole Carrigg benched for inappropriate gesture to fans in Atlanta. Team ends five-game slide with 4-2 win over Orioles.
Background
The Colorado Rockies have been struggling, recently enduring a five-game losing streak and a franchise-record 10 straight losses. Amid this, rookie center fielder Cole Carrigg made an inappropriate gesture toward fans during a game in Atlanta, leading to his benching. The team's performance and roster moves have been topics of discussion among fans and analysts.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Carrigg would be out of the starting lineup for a couple of days after his gesture during Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Braves.
- Sep 1, 2026Rockies lost to Orioles 2-1, extending their losing streak to five games and setting a franchise record with 10 straight losses.
- Sep 2, 2026Rockies defeated Orioles 4-2, ending the five-game losing streak, with TJ Rumfield hitting a tie-breaking two-run homer.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Manager Warren Schaeffer said Carrigg is being kept out for a couple of days due to his inappropriate gesture.
- Player
- Carrigg acknowledged he went too far and said his job for the next two days is to come off the bench and help the team win.